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ENCongratulations on your purchase of the AORUS Notebook!This Manual will help you to get started with setting up your notebook. For more detailed information, please visit our website at http://www.aorus.com. All specifications are subject to the manufacturer's configuration at the time of shipping and may change without prior notice,written or otherwise.

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USB ChargingPort

1 Connect the the power cord to the AC adapter.

2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack on the back side of the notebook.

3 Connect the power cord to the power outlet.

4 While the Battery Indicator lights on, press the Power Button to turn on the notebook.

Using AORUS Notebook for the First Time

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Switching on the PowerAfter you turn on the notebook for the very first time, do not turn it off until the operating system has been configured. Please note that the volume for the audio will not function until Windows® Setup has completed.

Booting Up the notebook for the First TimeDepending on your configuration, the Microsoft® Windows® Boot Screen may be the first screen that you will see as the notebook starts up. Follow the on screen prompts and instructions and enter your personal information to complete the setup of the Windows® Operating System.

IMPORTANT!

• Ensure that your Notebook PC is connected to a grounded power adapter before turning it on for the first time.• When using your Notebook PC on power adapter mode, the socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily accessible.• Locate the input/output rating label on your Notebook PC and ensure that it matches the nput/output rating information on your power adapter. Some Notebook PC models may have multiple rating output currents based on the available SKU.• Power adapter information: Input voltage: 100-240Vac Input frequency: 50-60Hz Rating output voltage: 19.5V USB charging port: 5V/2.1A (The availaiblility of charging port may differ by country and region. Please contact your local dealers or retailers for the latest product information.)

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ENYour AORUS Notebook Tour

1 Webcam Status LED Indicator

2 Webcam

3 Light sensor

4 Microphone

5 TouchPad

6 Battery Indicator Button

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Press the right button of touchpad to check the remaining battery power.Right click to show the remaining power percentage. As shown below, the battery life indicator is available when the laptop is shut down, in stand-by or hibernation.(Battery mode)

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Bluetooth Status LED

Wireless Lan Status LED

HDD Status LED

Battery Status LED

Power Status LED

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1 Kensington Lock Slot

2 Mini Display Port

3 HDMI Port

4 USB 3.0 Port

5 Microphone Jack

6 Headphone Jack

7 USB 3.1 Port

8 Speaker

9 Speaker

10 SD Card Reader

11 USB Port

12 USB 3.0 Port

13 Power Button

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1 DC-in Jack

2 Ethernet Port

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Warning:DO NOT remove the built-in lithium battery. For any service needs, please contact your local Aorus Authorized Service Center.

• Do not install the Notebook PC on a slant or a place prone to vibrations, or avoid using the Notebook PC in that location for a long time.This increases the risk that a malfunction or damage to the product will occur.

• Do not store and use Notebook PC in direct sunlight or the location where temperatures exceed 112°F (45°C) such as inside a vehicle.There is a danger of Lithium-ion battery expansion and aging.

• Do not use the Notebook PC in a badly ventilated location such as on bedding, on a pillow or cushion, etc, and do not use it in a location such as room with floor heating as it may cause the computer to overheat.Take care that the Notebook PC vents (on the side or the bottom) are not blocked especially in these environments. If the vents are blocked, it may be dangerous and cause the Notebook PC to overheat.

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The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey Function Description

Fn + F1 Sleep Put the computer in Sleep mode.

Fn + F2 Wireless LAN Turn the Wireless LAN function ON and OFF.

Fn + F3 Brightness Down Decrease the screen brightness.

Fn + F4 Brightness Up Increase the screen brightness.

Fn + F5 Display Toggle Switche display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

Fn + F6 Screen Display Toggle Turn the screen display ON and OFF.

Fn + F7 Speaker Toggle Turn the speaker ON and OFF.

Fn + F8 Volume Down Decrease the sound volume.

Fn + F9 Volume Up Increase the sound volume.

Fn + F10 Touchpad Toggle Turn the internal touchpad ON and OFF.

Fn + F11 WiFi / Bluetooth Toggle Turn the WiFi / Bluetooth function ON and OFF.

Fn + F12 Webcam Turn the internal webcam ON and OFF.

Macro keyMacro keys can be set via Macro Engine, setting combination keys for complicated and/or general operation.

Macro key Macro key Description

G Macro group switch, press around 3 secconds as hardware switch on/off.

G1 User self-definition Macro key

G2 User self-definition Macro key

G3 User self-definition Macro key

G4 User self-definition Macro key

G5 User self-definition Macro key

Hotkeys

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X3 equipped with many unique features, providing user an exceptional gaming experiences.

Macro keyX3 features five macro keys and macro group switch, providing users to set their own preference of combinations, capable for switching in between maximum up to 25 sets of macros simultaneously. By using Marco Engine, users can easily access to their own defined recorded macro, and also adjust the macro sets, so the players are always steps ahead in games. For further detail instructions please refer Macro key settingmanual.

X3 Operation manual

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Killer LANKiller LAN can automatically adjust the priority of network transmission, allowing the user to have the best gaming network speed, by effectively reducing ping values and gain sequence control over different softwares that require network packet. User may set the software manually by Killer LAN's specific program with the highest priority network packets; Moreover, user may also configure the network for the download priority for online videos and games packets to achieve the best network optimization.

Hardware UpgradeUser may upgrade memory or carry X3 to nearest repair center to upgrade; Please visit AORUS official website for compatible memory brands.

Caution Please ensure X3 is not powered on and unplugged to power source before the upgrade. Any damage during user’s upgrade will not be covered by warranty, and user shall be responsible for related repair cost; hence recommend to carry your laptop to nearest service center for the upgrade.

Battery ProtectionWhen battery is in use for a period of time (not connected to power source and in high performance mode),Mass power discharging on battery in a short period of time may cause battery to run at high temperature and may shorten its lifespan. in order to protect the battery's lifespan, the battery will not be chargeable when its temperature is higher than 45 °C. The mechanism for this is to protect the battery life. However, after user connects to power adapter, battery stops discharging and temperatures below is 45 °C, the battery will start charging back to the source and to maintain normal operation.

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Command & Control is a software that integrates a list of basic settings to a single interface, providing user a faster and better experience when customization is needed.

Hotkey Function Description

Backlit Keyboard Switch Turn On or Off keyboard backlit.

Quiet ModeSystem will try to lower the fan speed to increase the battery life and reduce the noise without affecting light-weight tasks process such as using Word or 2D drawing.

Normal Mode System will automatically adjust the fan speed upon your usage and try to keep the noise down.

Gaming Mode System will automatically adjust the fan speed upon your usage and have better performance without losing stability.

Customize User can enjoy adjusting different maximum fan speed

Windows Key Lock Lock or unlock Windows key

Mouse Speed Setting Adjust the mouse pointer speed according to user.

Volume Setting Adjust volume.

X3 Command & Control

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EN Brightness Setting Adjust Screen brightness.

Wi-Fi Switch Turn ON or OFF Wi-Fi connection.

Bluetooth Switch Turn On or Off Bluetooth connection.

Power Mode Adjust the power plan by user usage in order to obtain maximum battery life or performance.

External Monitor Setting Switch between the computer screen and the external display video output, or simultaneous display.

System GaugeEnjoy the supercar gauge look on System Gauge and close look to system info including: CPU usage GPU usage RAM usage、Disk usage Battery Life system temperature and net speed.

Color GerentColor Gerent is the new function under Command & Control. Just move the bar at bottom to adjust the brightness of blue light which eases your eyestrain.

On Screen Display Switch

Enable/Disable the display of status while adjusting the settings through keyboard hotkeys.

USB Port Charge Set USB charging during the sleep mode or hybirnation mode.

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ENMacro Engine InstructionWelcome to use Macro Engine ! Macro Engine makes it much easier for you to control your Macro Key on X3. You can deal with complex key stroke combination by just one press on macro key, which brings you benefits both in work and game. Before using Macro Engine, please read following guide,thanks.

1 Launch Macro Engine

You can find the shortcut of Macro Engine on desktop. Just double click it.

2 The overview of Macro Engine

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1 Profiles: View your current macro command settings.

2 Macros: Edit macro command funtions anf settings.

3 Settings: Update Macro Engine version or renew Macro Engine settings.

4 Macro Key Group Indicators: Indicate the activated Macro Key Group (the atcivated group indicator will light up)

5 Macro Key Function: Show the programmed Macro functions under the Macro Key Group, from G1 to G5.

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3 Using Macro Engine

1 Set Macro Key to basic function

a. Click the G button on the left-top of the keyboard to switch to the Macro Key group you would like to use

b. Click the Macro Key function brick

c. Double-click the function you would like to use(ex. Media Player) in the Basic or Macros function area.

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d. Complete the setting

2 Edit macro command funtions anf settings.

a. Click "Macros" (you can set up to 100 sets of macro)

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b. Overview of macro record panel (you can record your own macro here)1. Start recording: Click when you’re about to record the macro2. Pause key Switch: Enable/Disable Pause key to stop recording.3. Macro Name: Set the name of this macro4. Import icon: Set icon for this macro. You can use default icon or upload your own icon5. Record type: You can choose to record only mouse(or keyboard) movement, or record both.

You can also decide to or not to record mouse position.6. Record interval: You can decide to or not to record the interval of each movement(or You can

set fixed interval time between every movement)7. Execution way: You can set the macro execution way (execution once, repeat execution or

repeat execution with deep press)8. Export macro: Export your macro9. Import macro: Import the macro

10. Delete all: Delete all movement in this macro11. Delete selected: Delete selected movement12. Movement list: it shows all movement you record13. Exit: The system will inquire you if to save the recorded macro

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c. Start to record macro: When you click start button, the macro engine will start to record macro. All movement you made(mouse/keyboard) will be shown in the movement list. You can decide to use “pause” key or mouse click on stop button to stop recording based on your record range.Finishing recording: When you have done all movement, click exit button. The Macro Engine will inquire you if you want to save the macro. Click Yes then you can finish the record of your own macro.

d. Complete the setting.

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3 Edit "Settings" of Macro Engine

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1. Software update: Update latest version of Macro Engine2. Clean memory: Erase current Macro Engine settings

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ENSystem Backup Guide

WARNING ● You can backup original recovery image through this application in case of losing by device damage. ● You can backup original recovery image to USB disk and restore the system if any storage system replacement with

the recovery USB disk. ● Before you restore the system through the recovery USB disk, please make sure that you have already made the

backup of your data. ● Please DO NOT shut down or un-plug the system when performing backup through recovery USB disk.

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• Please plug in the USB disk which is at least 20GB in capacity to make the original image (backup the data in USB first. All data will be eliminated during the creation of recovery USB disk)

2 • Inser t the dr iver disk to your opt ical dr ive and run the install of “System Backup” (for none-ODD model, please use USB ODD device or download from http://www.AORUS.com

3• Run the “System Backup” after finishing the install.

4• Select your USB disk from the drop-down list and start to

create the recovery USB disk.

5 • The window will pop out when the creation of recovery disk is done.

• Please press F12 on starting the system when you need to restore the system. Select “boot from recovery USB disk” and the system will be restored.

• The time needed for restore will be around 30 mins(time needed may vary by USB disk model) .

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EN Recovery GuideSystem Recovery (Restore your laptop operating system)When something is going wrong with the laptop operating system, the storage of the laptop has a hidden partition containing a full back up image of the operating system that can be used to restore the system to factory default settings.

All ready to goMake sure your PC is plugged in. This will take a few minutes.

Note ˙ If the storage has been switched or the partition deleted, the recovery option will no longer be available and a recovery service will be needed.

˙ The recovery function is only available on devices with O/S preinstalled. Devices with DOS do not have the recovery function.

Launch System RecoveryThe system recovery feature is preinstalled before the laptop is shipped from the factory. The option menu allows you to launch the Windows recovery tool to reinstall the operating system to factory default.The brief introduction below will show you how to start the recovery tool and restore your system.

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Turn off and restart the laptop.

During the laptop turn on process, press and hold F9 key to launch the tool.

Caution�Once the “Recovery” is selected, your personal data and files will be deleted after the laptop starts restoring, and the operating system will be reset to factory default settings.

The recovery will be activated and you will see the option buttons on the window. Click on “Recovery” to start it.

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A progress indicator bar will show on the window when the recovery process is running. Please make sure the AC-adapter is plugged in and do not turn off the laptop.

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During the laptop turn on process, press and hold F9 key to launch the tool.

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There are two options for system recovery ˙ Reset this PCYou can choose to keep or remove your files and then reinstalls Windows without losing your files. ˙ AORUS Smart Recovery Your PC settings will be restored to factory default settings.Caution: All personal data and files will be lost.

Choose “Troubleshoot” to enter the recovery settings. (Also you can choose “Continue” to exit recovery system and continue to Windows 10 for files or data backup.)

Here are what will happen ˙ All of your personal files and apps will be removed. ˙ Your PC settings will be restored to pure O/S (without AORUS app) .

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Keep my files Choose an account to continue.All apps will be removed, and settings will back to pure O/S (without AORUS app), but your personal files will be kept.

Remove everythingAll apps, setting and personal files will be removed.

Just remove my files Only personal data and files will be removed, but computer settings will be kept.

Fully clean the driveThe drive will be completely restored to factory default settings. It takes more time. > [Click on “Reset” to execute recovery function.]

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▓▓ ▓▓▓Choose “AORUS Smart Recovery”

Caution ˙ Once the “Recovery” is selected, your personal data and files will be deleted after the laptop starts restoring, and the operating system will be reset to factory default settings. ˙ A progress indicator bar will show on the window when the recovery process is running. Please make sure the AC-adapter is plugged in and do not turn off the laptop.

The recovery will be activated and you will see the option buttons on the window. Click on “Yes” to start it.

After the system recovery is completed, you will see the option button on the window, please click on “Shutdown”.

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System RestoreUse a restore point recorded on your PC to restore Windows.

System Image RecoveryRecover Windows using a specific system image file.

Startup RepairFix problems that keep Windows from loading.

Command PromptUse the Command Prompt for advanced trobleshooting.

UEFI Firmware SettingsChange settings in your PC’s UEFI firmware.

Startup SettingsChange Windows Startup behavior.

� Warranty & Service:Warranty and service and related information please refer to the warranty card or service website as the below link: http://www.aorus.com/

� FAQ:FAQ (Frequent Asked Questions) please refer to the below link:http://www.aorus.com/

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